Stimulating ICT Learning for Active EU Elders

Acronym of the case:

Silver

Web address of the case:

http://www.silver.mondodigitale.org

Country of the case:

Belgium , Italy , Romania , Spain

Posting Date:

25 November 2010

Last Edited Date:

26 November 2010

Author:

andrea riccio (CATTID "Sapienza" University of Rome)

ICT | learning | Elders

Type of initiative

Project or service

Case Abstract

Project Silver has implemented a systemic approach which identifies an innovative didactic ingredient, a trans/inter-disciplinary and generational element aiming to solve the new form of illiteracy and to contrast the risk of a social and communicative caesura between the young and the elderly.

Project Silver aims to create a sustainable continuous learning programme for the adult population and pursue the following objectives:

Train the elderly population with the skills and resources necessary to benefit from ICT;
Renew traditional learning and teaching processes for students and teachers (21^st Century Education);
Implement local social inclusion policies with an approach that involves various actors, including: schools, elderly centres and other organisations that work with the elderly.

Description of the case

Domain

eInclusion

Topic

ICT and Aging

Sector

Education, Science and Research

Date

October 2008 to October 2010

Target Users

Older people (60+)

Scope

International

Language(s)

English | Italian | Romanian | Spanish

Policy Context and Legal Framework

Project Size and Implementation

Type of initiative

Training and education

Overall Implementation approach

Non-profit sector

Technology choice

Standards-based technology

Funding source

Impact, innovation and results

Lessons learnt

The opportunities of the Internet seem to be very stimulating for older people than just the PC functions and programmes. The elderly that have attended the courses have different cultural background and life experiences, but they share a strong motivation and curiosity for this "new world" and the opportunities it can bring to their lives.

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